Lot 0034

A Wurkun "kundul" Bust

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Item Details

Description

Pfahlfigur, "kundul"
Wurkum, Nigeria
Ohne Sockel / without base
Holz, Eisen (Stift). H 51 cm.

Provenienz:
- Galerie Walu, Zürich (1995).
- Hammer Auktion 36, 06.03.2019, Lot 36.
- Schweizer Privatsammlung, Genf.

Solche Figuren wurden für heilende Wirkung in den Boden gesteckt und z.B. anlässlich Erntefesten aktiviert und beopfert.

Vgl.: Kerchache, Jacques (1989). Die Kunst des schwarzen Afrika. Verlag Herder: Freiburg in Breisgau. Abb. 509-512.

CHF 400 / 800
EUR 344 / 688

Condition

The condition (wear, eventual cracks, tear, other imperfections and the effects of aging etc. if applicable) of this lot is as visible on the multiple photos we have uploaded for your documentation.

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Weight

660 g

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A Wurkun "kundul" Bust

Name: A Wurkun \"kundul\" Bust
SKU: 91814213
Price: 240 CHF
Availability: InStock

Estimate CHF 400 - CHF 800

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